Scorzalite and Verdelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.31
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{110} Good
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.
Scorzalite and Verdelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Verdelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- 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.
Scorzalite and Verdelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorzalite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorzalite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorzalite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.