Weloganite and Danburite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22
2.97-3.03
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}
{001} Poor
Mohs Hardness
3
7
Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Weloganite and Danburite Chemical Formula
While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Danburite chemical formula.
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- Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Weloganite and Danburite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.
