Scorzalite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Scorzalite

Elbaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.312.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Scorzalite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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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Scorzalite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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