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Spinel and Viridine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
3.05-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Spinel and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Viridine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Spinel and Viridine Specific Gravity

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