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Danburite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Poor   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Danburite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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