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Danburite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
3-3.15  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Poor  
Good on [110] and on [001]  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6.0-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  

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Danburite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Danburite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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