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Verdite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
Not Available   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Verdite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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