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Verdite and Sogdianite Physical Properties


Sogdianite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
2.77-2.90   

Fracture
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Cleavage
{110} Good   
{0001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3   
7   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Verdite and Sogdianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Sogdianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Sogdianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Sogdianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.77-2.90 whereas that of Sogdianite is 2.77-2.90.

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