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Violane and Sapphire Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.95-4.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-69
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Al 2 O 3

Violane and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Violane and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Violane and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Violane and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Violane is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.