Verdite and Phosgenite Physical Properties

Verdite

Phosgenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.06.13

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

32-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Verdite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Verdite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.