Verdite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Verdite

Tinzenite

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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

2.80-3.03.355-3.433

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

{???} Good, {???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Verdite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Verdite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.