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Ceylonite and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
2.90-3.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Ceylonite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Datolite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Datolite Specific Gravity

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

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