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Verdite and Amazonite Physical Properties

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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
2.80-3.0
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
KAlSi3O8

Verdite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Amazonite 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 Verdite and Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Verdite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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