Glaucophane and Verdelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3-3.15
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Glaucophane and Verdelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane and Verdelite 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 Glaucophane and Verdelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Glaucophane and Verdelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.