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Danburite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Poor  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Danburite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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