Danburite and Ruby Zoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{001} Poor
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
6.5-9
  
Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Danburite and Ruby Zoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Danburite and Ruby Zoisite 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 Ruby Zoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Danburite and Ruby Zoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Ruby Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Ruby Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is Not Available whereas that of Ruby Zoisite is Not Available.