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Variscite and Viridine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
3.05-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Variscite and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Viridine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Variscite and Viridine Specific Gravity

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