Datolite and Childrenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00
3.06-3.25
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
None
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Datolite and Childrenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Datolite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Datolite and Childrenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.