Vanadinite and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Chemical Composition
C20H36
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
Vanadinite and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
- 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
Vanadinite and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.