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Nickeline and Violane Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Nickeline and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline and Violane chemical formula.

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

Nickeline and Violane Specific Gravity

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