Realgar and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.56
2.90-3.10
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} Good
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , 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
Realgar and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar 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 Realgar and Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- 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
Realgar and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.