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Datolite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

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
2.90-3.003.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.58
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 Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.