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Viridine

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Viridine and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.213.28-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55.0-6.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Viridine and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Viridine and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Viridine and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Viridine and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Viridine is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.