Verdite and Zincite Physical Properties

Verdite

Zincite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.05.50-5.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Verdite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Verdite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.