1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.6 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.903.01-3.06
1
7.18
1.8 Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.9 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Not Available
1.10 Mohs Hardness
1.14 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich 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) Formula given for elbaite.