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Danburite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Lamellar, Splintery  

Cleavage
{001} Poor  
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
7  
4  

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

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Danburite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Danburite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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