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Gedrite and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Gedrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.259   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Gedrite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Gedrite 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 Gedrite and Violane chemical formula.

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Gedrite and Violane Specific Gravity

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

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