Rhodolite and Danburite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.84
  
2.97-3.03
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
  
{001} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Rhodolite and Danburite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Danburite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Rhodolite and Danburite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.