Viridine and Axinite Physical Properties

Viridine and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Viridine and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Viridine and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Viridine and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Viridine is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.