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Verdite and Microlite Physical Properties

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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
2.80-3.0
5.5
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Verdite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Verdite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.