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Pietersite and Violane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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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
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pietersite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Violane chemical formula.

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

Pietersite and Violane Specific Gravity

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