Rhodolite and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.84
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
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
Rhodolite and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
- 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
Rhodolite and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.