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Verdite and Analcime Physical Properties


Analcime and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
2.24-2.29   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Very poor [100]   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Verdite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

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Verdite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.

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