Verdite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Verdite

Phosphosiderite

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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

2.80-3.02.74-2.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

33.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Verdite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Verdite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.