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Thulite and Danburite Physical Properties


Danburite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1  
2.97-3.03  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
{001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Thulite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Danburite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Danburite Specific Gravity

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

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