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Viridine and Goethite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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HCl soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.05-3.214.27-4.29
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

None
Perfect {010}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Viridine and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Viridine and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Viridine and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Viridine and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Viridine is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.