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Abalone and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Abalone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.90-3.00  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Abalone and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Abalone and Datolite 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 Abalone and Datolite chemical formula.

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Abalone and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Abalone and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Abalone and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Abalone is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.

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