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Danburite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
3.50-3.53  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Poor  
111 (perfect in four directions)  

Mohs Hardness
7  
10  

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

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Danburite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Danburite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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