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Verdelite and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Verdelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-6  

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.  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Verdelite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdelite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Verdelite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdelite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdelite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdelite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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