Datolite and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Datolite

Taaffeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.003.60-3.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

Imperfect/fair/absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.58-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Datolite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Datolite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.