Verdite and Childrenite Physical Properties

Verdite

Childrenite

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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

2.80-3.03.06-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Poor/indistinct on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

34.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Verdite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Verdite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.