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Verdite and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
2.54-2.78   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Good in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Verdite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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