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Verdite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
2.32   

Fracture
Not Available   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
2   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
Not Available   

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Verdite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.

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