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Danburite and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Tinzenite and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03   
3.355-3.433   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
{001} Poor   
{???} Good, {???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Danburite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.

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