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Quartz and Danburite Physical Properties


Danburite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.97-3.03   

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

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
{001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Quartz and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Danburite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Danburite Specific Gravity

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

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