Viridine and Serpentine Physical Properties

Viridine and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Viridine and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Viridine and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Viridine and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Viridine is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.