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Prase and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Prase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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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Prase and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Elbaite chemical formula.

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Prase and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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

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