Villiaumite and Verdelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.79
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Not Available
Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.
Villiaumite and Verdelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Villiaumite and Verdelite 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 Villiaumite and Verdelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- 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.
Villiaumite and Verdelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Villiaumite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Villiaumite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Villiaumite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.