Hiddenite and Verdelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Not Available
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
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.
Hiddenite and Verdelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Verdelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- 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.
Hiddenite and Verdelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.