Sarcopside and Elbaite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Elbaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 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

Sarcopside and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Elbaite chemical formula.

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

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Sarcopside and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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