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Rossmanite 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
33.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rossmanite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Violane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rossmanite and Violane Specific Gravity

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