Bort and Violane Physical Properties

Bort and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Violane chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Bort and Violane Specific Gravity

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