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Danburite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.033.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Poor
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Danburite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Danburite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.