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Viridine

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Viridine and Zoisite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.05-3.213.20-3.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Even

Cleavage

None
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Viridine and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Viridine and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Viridine and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Viridine and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Viridine is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.