Violane and Gaspeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
HCl soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
  
3.71
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{10 1 1} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
Violane and Gaspeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Violane and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Violane and Gaspeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Violane and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Violane and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Violane is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.