Wardite and Verdelite Physical Properties

Wardite

Verdelite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.812.90-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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.

Wardite and Verdelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Verdelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Wardite Vs Idocrase

Wardite Vs Garnet Malaia

Wardite Vs Fancy Diamond

Wardite and Verdelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wardite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wardite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wardite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.