Phosphosiderite and Viridine Physical Properties

Phosphosiderite and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite and Viridine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Phosphosiderite and Viridine Specific Gravity

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