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Datolite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in common solvents  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00  
2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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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