Thulite and Viridine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1
  
3.05-3.21
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Thulite and Viridine Chemical Formula
While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Viridine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Thulite and Viridine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Viridine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Viridine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Viridine is 3.05-3.21.