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Datolite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00  
2.97  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Datolite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

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Datolite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.

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