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Verdite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6  

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Verdite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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