Verdite and Hauyne Physical Properties

Verdite

Hauyne

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Gelatinises in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.4-2.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Verdite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

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Verdite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.