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Thaumasite and Verdite Physical Properties


Verdite and Thaumasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.91   
2.80-3.0   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Indistinct   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   

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Thaumasite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Verdite chemical formula.

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Thaumasite and Verdite Specific Gravity

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

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