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Datolite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00   
2.69-2.79   

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

Cleavage
None   
Poor on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Datolite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Datolite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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