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Violane and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Violane and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Violane and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Violane and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Violane and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Violane is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.

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