Star Sapphire and Violane Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Star Sapphire and Violane Chemical Formula
While comparing Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire and Violane chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Star Sapphire and Violane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star Sapphire and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star Sapphire and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star Sapphire is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.