Verdite and Forsterite Physical Properties

Verdite

Forsterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.03.23-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Verdite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Verdite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.