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Violane and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Violane and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Violane and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Violane and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Violane and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Violane is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.

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