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Datolite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.003.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.58.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4

Datolite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Datolite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.