Verdite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
  
2.9-3.5
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Verdite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdite and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Verdite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.