Violane and Titanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
  
3.48-3.60
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Violane and Titanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Violane and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Violane and Titanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Violane and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Violane and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Violane is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.