Viridine and Gahnospinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21
  
3.65-4.55
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Viridine and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Viridine and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Viridine and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Viridine and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Viridine and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Viridine is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.