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Zebra Rock and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Zebra Rock Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Soluble   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90-3.10   

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

Cleavage
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Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
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7   

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   

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Zebra Rock and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zebra Rock 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 Zebra Rock and Elbaite chemical formula.

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Zebra Rock and Elbaite Specific Gravity

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

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