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Violane and Austinite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.22-3.404.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

Mohs Hardness

5-64-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Violane and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane and Austinite 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 Violane and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Violane and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Violane and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Violane and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Violane is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.