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Verdite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Verdite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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