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Verdite and Wardite Physical Properties


Wardite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
2.81  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Verdite and Wardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Wardite 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 Wardite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Wardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Wardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Wardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.81 whereas that of Wardite is 2.81.

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