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Datolite and Staurolite Physical Properties


Staurolite and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00  
3.7-3.8  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Distinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Datolite and Staurolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Staurolite 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 Staurolite chemical formula.

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Datolite and Staurolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Staurolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Staurolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Staurolite is 3.7-3.8.

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