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Hydrogrossular and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7   

Chemical Composition
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi   
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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Hydrogrossular and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular and Elbaite chemical formula.

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Hydrogrossular and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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

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