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Verdite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Poldervaartite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
2.91   

Fracture
Not Available   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Verdite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.

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