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