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Violane and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Violane and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Violane and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Violane and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Violane and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Violane is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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