Verdite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Verdite

Lawsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.03.09

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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Verdite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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Verdite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.