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Viridine and Anorthite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21
2.77
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Viridine and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Viridine and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Viridine and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Viridine and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Viridine is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.