Datolite and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Datolite

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.00

2.65

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Datolite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Datolite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.