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Verdite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
2.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Verdite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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