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Danburite and Goethite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.034.27-4.29
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Poor
Perfect {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Danburite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Danburite and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.