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Verdite and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
2.90-3.02   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Indistinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Verdite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.

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