Verdite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Verdite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

37.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Verdite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Verdite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.