Viridine and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Viridine

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.213.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Viridine and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Viridine and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Viridine and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Viridine and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Viridine is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.