Verdite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Verdite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.01.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

32.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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Verdite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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Verdite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.