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Sarcopside and Elbaite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.90-3.10
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

Mohs Hardness

47
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
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 Sarcopside- FeAs
  • 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

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.