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Violane and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties


Chlorastrolite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
3.1-3.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Granular  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Violane and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

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Violane and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Violane and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Violane and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Violane is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.

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