Verdite and Beryllonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
2.79-2.87
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} Good
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Verdite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Verdite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.