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Verdite and Epidote Physical Properties


Epidote and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Verdite and Epidote Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.

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Verdite and Epidote Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.

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