Verdite and Erythrite Physical Properties

Verdite

Erythrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Sectile

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.03.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Verdite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

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Verdite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.