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Verdite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3  
3.5-4  

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

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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.

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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.

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