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Datolite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00  
2.56-2.75  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
two or three  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KAlSi3O8  

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Datolite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Datolite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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