Viridine and Gahnite Physical Properties

Viridine and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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

Viridine and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Viridine and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Viridine and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Viridine is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.