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Datolite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
HCl soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.003.71
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

None
{10 1 1} Good

Mohs Hardness

5-5.54.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Datolite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Datolite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.