Verdite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Verdite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.03.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

37-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Verdite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Verdite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.