Verdelite and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
2.55-2.57
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Not Available
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
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.
KAlSi3O8
Verdelite and Amazonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdelite and Amazonite 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 Verdelite and Amazonite 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.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
Verdelite and Amazonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdelite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdelite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdelite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.