Datolite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Datolite

Fluorite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.003.00-3.25

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.54

2 10

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Chemical Composition

CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CaF₂

Datolite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Datolite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.