Smoky Quartz and Verdelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Not Available
Chemical Composition
SiO2
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.
Smoky Quartz and Verdelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz and Verdelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
- 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.
Smoky Quartz and Verdelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smoky Quartz and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smoky Quartz and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smoky Quartz is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.