Verdite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Verdite

Phenakite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

37.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Verdite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Verdite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.