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Chrysotile and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
2.90-3.00  

Fracture
Fibrous  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect basal  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chrysotile and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Datolite chemical formula.

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Chrysotile and Datolite Specific Gravity

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

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