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Danburite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in common solvents  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{001} Poor  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
7  
7  

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Danburite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Amethyst 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 Danburite and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Danburite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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