Verdite and Sardonyx Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
{110} Good
  
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Mohs Hardness
3
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Verdite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdite and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Verdite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.