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Hawks Eye and Verdelite Physical Properties


Verdelite and Hawks Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90-3.40   

Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7   
7-7.5   

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) Formula given for elbaite.   

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Hawks Eye and Verdelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hawks Eye 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 Hawks Eye and Verdelite chemical formula.

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Hawks Eye and Verdelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hawks Eye and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hawks Eye and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hawks Eye is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.

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