Verdite and Hyalite Physical Properties

Verdite

Hyalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.0Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Verdite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Verdite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.