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Sarcopside and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4  
7  

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  

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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.

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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.

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