Violane and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Elastic
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
  
2.9-3.1
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect basal {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
3.5-4.0
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Violane and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula
While comparing Violane and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Violane and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Violane and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Violane and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Violane is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.