Rhodizite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Rhodizite

Elbaite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.34-3.442.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael 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

Rhodizite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite and Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael 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

Compare Red Gemstones

Rhodizite Vs Sard

Rhodizite Vs Sarcopside

Rhodizite Vs Rutile

Rhodizite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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