Verdite and Musgravite Physical Properties

Verdite

Musgravite

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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

2.80-3.03.62-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

38-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Verdite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Verdite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.