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Dallasite and Natrolite Physical Properties


Natrolite and Dallasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
2.20-2.26   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Dallasite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite and Natrolite 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 Dallasite and Natrolite chemical formula.

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Dallasite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dallasite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dallasite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dallasite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.

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