Datolite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Datolite

Moonstone

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.002.56-2.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Datolite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Datolite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.