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Viridine

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Viridine and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.05-3.216.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Viridine and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Viridine and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Viridine and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Viridine and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Viridine is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.