Verdite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Verdite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.03.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Verdite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Verdite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.