Danburite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Danburite

Fluorite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.97-3.033.00-3.25

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

{001} Poor

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

2 10

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Chemical Composition

CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaF₂

Danburite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Danburite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.