Verdite and Prase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
  
2.64-2.69
  
Fracture
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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
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Mohs Hardness
3
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  
SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Verdite and Prase Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Verdite and Prase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.