Xonotlite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Xonotlite

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

2.71-2.722.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Xonotlite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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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Xonotlite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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