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Verdite and Legrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
3.98-4.04
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Verdite and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Verdite and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.