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Viridine and Variscite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21
2.42-2.58
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Viridine and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Viridine and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Viridine and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Viridine and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Viridine is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.