Verdite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Verdite

Magnesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

33.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Verdite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Verdite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.