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Verdite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Verdite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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