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Verdelite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Smaragdite and Verdelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40   
3.24-3.50   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5.5   

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.   
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Verdelite and Smaragdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdelite and Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite chemical formula.

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Verdelite and Smaragdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdelite and Smaragdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdelite and Smaragdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdelite is 3.24-3.50 whereas that of Smaragdite is 3.24-3.50.

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