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Danburite and Sellaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03
3.14-3.16
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Poor
Perfect on {010} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Danburite and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

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

Danburite and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.