Verdite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Verdite

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.03.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Verdite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Verdite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.