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Datolite and Realgar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.003.56
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Datolite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Datolite and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.