Verdelite and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
3.15-3.21
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Not Available
1,2 prismatic
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.
LiAlSi2O6
Verdelite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdelite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Verdelite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdelite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdelite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdelite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.