Verdite and Jet Physical Properties

Verdite

Jet

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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

2.80-3.01.19-1.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

32.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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Verdite and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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Verdite and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.