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Datolite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.003.53-3.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.54-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Datolite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Datolite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.