Verdite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties

Verdite

Chrome-Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

36.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Verdite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Verdite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Chrome-Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.