Verdelite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Verdelite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.402.65

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

2.6 Cleavage

Not Available

3,1

2.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57

2 10

2.11 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.

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Verdelite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdelite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Verdelite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdelite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdelite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdelite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.