Verdite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Verdite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

32.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Verdite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Verdite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.