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Sulfur and Elbaite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.90-3.10
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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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

Sulfur and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur 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

Sulfur and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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