Elbaite

Properties

Formula Na(Al1.5Li1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
Abbreviation Elb
Classification Tourmaline
Luminescence emitters Fe, Mn
IMA Status Grandfathered (pre-IMA), 1913
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Tags Borate , Hydroxide , Mineral, Aluminosilicate

Composition

Element Atoms
H 0.44
Li 1.89
Na 2.51
B 3.54
Al 19.13
Si 18.38
O 54.11
Total: 100

Reference

Reference Lines Spectra Images
Kuznetsov et al. 1988 2 0 0