Labradorite and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
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
Labradorite and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Labradorite 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 Labradorite and Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
- 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
Labradorite and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Labradorite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Labradorite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Labradorite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.