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Seraphinite and Danburite Physical Properties


Danburite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
2.97-3.03  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Seraphinite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Danburite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Danburite Specific Gravity

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

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