Glass and Verdite Physical Properties

Glass

Verdite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39-4.002.80-3.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

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1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-63

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Glass and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass and Verdite 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 Glass and Verdite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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Glass and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glass and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glass and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glass is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.