Staurolite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Staurolite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Elbaite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• 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

Staurolite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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