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Viridine and Amazonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.05-3.212.55-2.57
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven

Cleavage

None
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KAlSi3O8

Viridine and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine and Amazonite 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 Viridine and Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Viridine and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Viridine and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Viridine and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Viridine is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.