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Verdite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
3.10-3.20   

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

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Poor to good on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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