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Kunzite and Viridine Physical Properties


Viridine and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.05-3.21   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Kunzite and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Viridine chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Viridine Specific Gravity

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

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