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Hyalite and Danburite Physical Properties


Danburite and Hyalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.97-3.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Hyalite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Danburite chemical formula.

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Hyalite and Danburite Specific Gravity

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

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