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Danburite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Phosphosiderite and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
2.74-2.76  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Poor  
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  

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Danburite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.

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