Violane and Corundum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.90-4.05
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
Not Available
None – parting in 3 directions
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Violane and Corundum Chemical Formula
While comparing Violane and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Violane and Corundum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Violane and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Violane and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Violane is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.