Demantoid and Montebrasite Physical Properties

Demantoid and Montebrasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid and Montebrasite 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 Demantoid and Montebrasite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Demantoid and Montebrasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Demantoid and Montebrasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Demantoid and Montebrasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Demantoid is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Montebrasite is 2.98-3.10.