Verdite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Verdite

Aragonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Dilute acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.93-2.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

33.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Verdite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Verdite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.