Halite and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.17
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Chemical Composition
NaCl
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
Halite and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
- 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
Halite and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.