Musgravite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Musgravite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.682.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich 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

Musgravite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich 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

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Musgravite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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