Home
×

Danburite
Danburite

Fayalite
Fayalite



ADD
Compare
X
Danburite
X
Fayalite

Danburite and Fayalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03
4.392
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Poor
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Danburite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Danburite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.