Schultenite and Verdite Physical Properties

Schultenite

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

5.943-6.072.80-3.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Schultenite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Verdite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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Schultenite and Verdite Specific Gravity

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