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Verdite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
3   
7.5-8   

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

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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.

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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.

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