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Agate and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Agate and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Violane 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 Agate and Violane chemical formula.

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Agate and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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