Verdite and Carletonite Physical Properties

Verdite

Carletonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

34-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Verdite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Verdite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.