Verdite and Inderite Physical Properties

Verdite

Inderite

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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

2.80-3.01.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

32.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Verdite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Verdite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.