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Verdite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
3  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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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.

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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.

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