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Datolite and Orthoclase Physical Properties


Orthoclase 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   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Gems, Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Datolite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

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Datolite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.

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