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Verdite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
6.13  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
3  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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