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Datolite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Demantoid and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00  
3.77-3.95  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Datolite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

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Datolite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.

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