General Information | |
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A variety or type of: | Nepheline |
Physical Properties of Elaeolite | |
Mohs Hardness | 5.5 to 6Gemstones (2009) , |
Specific Gravity | 2.55 to 2.67Gemstones (2009) , |
Optical Properties of Elaeolite | |
Chatoyancy | ChatoyantGems, Sixth edition (2006) , |
Colour | |
Colour (General) | Red, green, brown or grey.Gems, Sixth edition (2006) , |
Lustre | GreasyGemstones (2009) , |
Crystallography of Elaeolite | |
Crystal System | HexagonalGemstones (2009) , |
Habit | MassiveGemstones (2009) , |
Further Information | |
Mineral information: | Elaeolite information at mindat.org |