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Danburite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Effervesces in hot HCl

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.97-3.032.92-3.12
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{001} Poor
[10 1 1] perfect

Mohs Hardness

73.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Danburite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Danburite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.