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Violane and Carletonite Physical Properties


Carletonite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
2.45   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Violane and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

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Violane and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Violane and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Violane and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Violane is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.

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