Verdelite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Verdelite

Ceylonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.403.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 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.

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Verdelite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdelite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Verdelite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdelite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdelite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdelite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.