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Danburite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{001} Poor  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
7  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Danburite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Danburite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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