Verdite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Verdite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.03.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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Verdite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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Verdite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.