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Verdelite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.403.26-3.41
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
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Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57-8.5
Amber
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.
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Verdelite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdelite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Verdelite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdelite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdelite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdelite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.