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Legrandite and Verdite Physical Properties


Verdite and Legrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.98-4.04   
2.80-3.0   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Imperfect, poor one {100}   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
3   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   

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Legrandite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Legrandite 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 Legrandite and Verdite chemical formula.

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Legrandite and Verdite Specific Gravity

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

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