Verdite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Verdite

Pezzottaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.90-3.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Imperfect; basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

37.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Verdite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Verdite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.