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Danburite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Poor
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Danburite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Danburite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.