Emerald and Danburite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Hard
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
2.97-3.03
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{001} Poor
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Emerald and Danburite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald and Danburite 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 Emerald and Danburite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Emerald and Danburite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.
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