Verdite and Carnelian Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  
SiO2
  
Verdite and Carnelian Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
Verdite and Carnelian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.