Verdite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Verdite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.0

2.55-2.70

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

SiO₂

Verdite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Verdite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.