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Datolite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2   

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Datolite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Amethyst 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 Datolite and Amethyst chemical formula.

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Datolite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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