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Violane and Richterite Physical Properties


Richterite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
3.0-3.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2  

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Violane and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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Violane and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Violane and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Violane and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Violane is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.

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