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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

Danburite
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Zinnwaldite and Danburite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Elastic
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.9-3.12.97-3.03
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect basal {001}
{001} Poor

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.07
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Zinnwaldite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Danburite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zinnwaldite- -
  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zinnwaldite and Danburite Specific Gravity

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