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Jeremejevite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.31   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich 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   

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Jeremejevite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite and Elbaite chemical formula.

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Jeremejevite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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

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