Amethyst and Datolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.90-3.00
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Indiscernible
None
Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amethyst and Datolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Datolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amethyst and Datolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.