Gaylussite and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
perfect [110]
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
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
Gaylussite and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- 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
Gaylussite and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.