Magnesite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Magnesite

Elbaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in hot HCl

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.92-3.122.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] perfect

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Magnesite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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

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Magnesite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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