Gaspeite and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.71
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Gaspeite and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspeite and Elbaite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Gaspeite and Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Gaspeite and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.