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Schultenite and Elbaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.943-6.072.90-3.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Good
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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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

Schultenite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Elbaite chemical formula.

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  • 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

Schultenite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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