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Goldstone and Danburite Physical Properties


Danburite and Goldstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80   
2.97-3.03   

Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
{001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7   

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

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Goldstone and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Danburite chemical formula.

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Goldstone and Danburite Specific Gravity

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

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