Verdite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Verdite

Smithsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.04.00-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect on [1011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Verdite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Verdite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.