Pollucite and Viridine Physical Properties

Pollucite and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite 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 Pollucite and Viridine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pollucite and Viridine Specific Gravity

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