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Idocrase and Danburite Physical Properties


Danburite and Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.97-3.03  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Idocrase and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Idocrase 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 Idocrase and Danburite chemical formula.

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Idocrase and Danburite Specific Gravity

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

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