Verdelite and Iolite Physical Properties

Verdelite

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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

2.90-3.402.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

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3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57-7.5

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.

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Verdelite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdelite and Iolite 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 Iolite 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 Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Verdelite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdelite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdelite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdelite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.