Kyanite and Verdelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
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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.
Kyanite and Verdelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Verdelite chemical formula.
>- 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.
Kyanite and Verdelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.