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Danburite and Prehnite Physical Properties


Prehnite 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   
2.80-2.95   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{001} Poor   
Distinct on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)   

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Danburite and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Prehnite 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 Prehnite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Prehnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.

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