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Viridine and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21
2.90-3.14
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Viridine and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Viridine and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Viridine and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Viridine and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Viridine is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.