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Danburite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Poor  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
5  

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Danburite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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