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Danburite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.97-3.032.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

{001} Poor
3,1

Mohs Hardness

77
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Danburite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Danburite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.