Verdite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
  
2.74-2.76
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), 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)
  
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)
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.