Verdite and Anatase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
  
3.82-3.97
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
Perfect on [001] and [011]
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
Verdite and Anatase Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdite and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Verdite and Anatase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.