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Albite and Viridine Physical Properties


Viridine and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65  
3.05-3.21  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Albite and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Viridine 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 Albite and Viridine chemical formula.

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Albite and Viridine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Viridine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Viridine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Viridine is 3.05-3.21.

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