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Danburite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Poor  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Danburite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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