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Verdite and Childrenite Physical Properties


Childrenite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
3.06-3.25   

Fracture
Not Available   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Poor/indistinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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