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Stichtite and Verdite Physical Properties


Verdite and Stichtite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.11-2.20   
2.80-3.0   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
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3   

Chemical Composition
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   

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Stichtite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stichtite 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 Stichtite and Verdite chemical formula.

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Stichtite and Verdite Specific Gravity

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

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