Kunzite and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
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
Kunzite and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
- 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
Kunzite and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.