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Datolite and Wavellite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.002.36
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous

Cleavage

None
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

5-5.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Datolite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Datolite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Datolite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Datolite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Datolite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.