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Datolite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Omphacite and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00   
3.16-3.43   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
{110} Good, {110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Datolite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

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Datolite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.

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