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Verdite and Legrandite Physical Properties


Legrandite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
3.98-4.04   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Imperfect, poor one {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
4.5-5   

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

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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.

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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.

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