Verdite and Villiaumite Physical Properties

Verdite

Villiaumite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Verdite and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Verdite and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.