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Verdite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  
KAlSi3O8  

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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.

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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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