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Uvite and Verdelite Physical Properties


Verdelite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14   
2.90-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
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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Uvite and Verdelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Verdelite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Verdelite Specific Gravity

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

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