Danburite and Shigaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Moderately flexible
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03
2.32
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Flexible Flexible fragments.
Cleavage
{001} Poor
Perfect on {0001}
Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available
Danburite and Shigaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Danburite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite 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 Shigaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.