Danburite and Hessonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03
  
3.55-3.73
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
{001} Poor
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Not Available
  
Danburite and Hessonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Danburite and Hessonite 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 Hessonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Danburite and Hessonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Hessonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Hessonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Hessonite is 3.55-3.73.