Verdite and Sapphirine Physical Properties

Verdite

Sapphirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.03.40-3.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

37.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Verdite and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Verdite and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.