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Datolite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.004.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.54-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Datolite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Datolite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.