Verdelite and Cymophane Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
3.69-3.81
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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Cleavage
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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.
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Verdelite and Cymophane Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdelite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane 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 Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Verdelite and Cymophane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdelite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdelite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdelite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.