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Danburite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
3.20-3.22  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Poor  
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3  

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  

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Danburite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.

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