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Datolite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00  
2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
3,1  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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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.

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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.

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