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Violane and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO2

Violane and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Violane and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Violane and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Violane and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Violane is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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