Lepidolite and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{001} perfect
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich 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
Lepidolite and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite and Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich 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
Lepidolite and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.