Verdite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Verdite

Ceylonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.03.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

37.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Verdite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Verdite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.