Amber and Datolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.90-3.00
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Datolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Datolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Datolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.
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