Uvarovite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Uvarovite

Elbaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.772.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Uvarovite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite and Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich 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

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Uvarovite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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