Violane and Legrandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
  
3.98-4.04
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Imperfect, poor one {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Violane and Legrandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Violane and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Violane and Legrandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Violane and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Violane and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Violane is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.