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Danburite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
{001} Poor   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Danburite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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