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Danburite and Rosasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Poor
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Danburite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Danburite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.