Verdite and Nifontovite Physical Properties

Verdite

Nifontovite

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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

2.80-3.02.35-2.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

{???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

33.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Verdite and Nifontovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Verdite and Nifontovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Nifontovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Nifontovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.35-2.36 whereas that of Nifontovite is 2.35-2.36.