Viridine and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
MnCO3
  
Viridine and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Viridine and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Viridine and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Viridine and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Viridine and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Viridine is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.