Gyrolite and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.48
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(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
Gyrolite and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite and Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(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
Gyrolite and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gyrolite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gyrolite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gyrolite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.