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Jacinth and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Jacinth Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
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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Jacinth and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacinth 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 Jacinth and Elbaite chemical formula.

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Jacinth and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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

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