Violane

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.0 – 6.0
Specific Gravity 3.22 – 3.4
Refractive Index 1.668 – 1.703
Crystal System Monoclinic
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Distinct
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.024

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Violane
Mohs hardness of Violane shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Violane
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Violane

紫透辉石是透辉石的紫蓝色至蓝紫色锰质品种,以其罕见的蓝紫色调在宝石界独树一帜,产自意大利皮埃蒙特大区的圣马塞尔矿区(唯一已知的商业级产地)。常被切割成素面宝石,颜色似蓝宝石,却因稀有性而更加珍贵,是稀有宝石收藏家寻觅的精品之一。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Violane?
紫透辉石是透辉石的紫蓝色至蓝紫色锰质品种,以其罕见的蓝紫色调在宝石界独树一帜,产自意大利皮埃蒙特大区的圣马塞尔矿区(唯一已知的商业级产地)。常被切割成素面宝石,颜色似蓝宝石,却因稀有性而更加珍贵,是稀有宝石收藏家寻觅的精品之一。
What is the hardness of Violane?
Violane has a Mohs hardness of 5.0 to 6.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Violane?
Violane is primarily Various.
How much does Violane cost?
Violane falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Violane?
Violane belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.

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