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Richterite and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Richterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5   
2.90-3.10   

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

Cleavage
Perfect   
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
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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Richterite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Elbaite chemical formula.

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Richterite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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

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