Danburite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{001} Poor
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Danburite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Danburite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Danburite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.