Verdite and Friedelite Physical Properties

Verdite

Friedelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.03.06-3.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

34-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Verdite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Verdite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.