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Verdite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Sphalerite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Verdite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.

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