Verdite and Stichtite Physical Properties

Verdite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.11-2.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Verdite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Verdite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.