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Verdite and Thaumasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
1.91
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Verdite and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Verdite and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.