Hypersthene and Elbaite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Elbaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.552.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Hypersthene and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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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Hypersthene and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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