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Verdite and Povondraite Physical Properties


Povondraite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
3.26   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Verdite and Povondraite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Povondraite 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 Povondraite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Povondraite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Povondraite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Povondraite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.26 whereas that of Povondraite is 3.26.

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