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Datolite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00   
2   

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

Cleavage
None   
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Datolite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Datolite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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