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Verdite

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Verdite and Fluorite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.80-3.03.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

{110} Good
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

34
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)
CaF2

Verdite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Verdite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.