Hexagonite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Hexagonite

Elbaite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

2.98-3.03

Uneven

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

5-6

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

2.90-3.10

Uneven, Conchoidal

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

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

Hexagonite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Elbaite chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite Vs Elbaite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is whereas that of Elbaite is .