Hureaulite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Hureaulite

Elbaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.192.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Hureaulite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite and Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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

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Hureaulite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hureaulite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hureaulite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hureaulite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.