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Geodes and Danburite Physical Properties


Danburite and Geodes Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.97-3.03  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7  

Chemical Composition
-  
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Geodes and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Geodes 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 Geodes and Danburite chemical formula.

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Geodes and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Geodes and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Geodes and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Geodes is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.

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