Vesuvianite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Elbaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vesuvianite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Elbaite chemical formula.

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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Vesuvianite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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