Viridine and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Viridine and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Viridine and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Viridine and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Viridine and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Viridine and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Viridine is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.