Verdite and Emerald Physical Properties

Verdite

Emerald

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.0

2.67-2.78

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Verdite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Verdite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.