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Diamond and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
2.90-3.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
None  

Mohs Hardness
10  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Diamond and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Datolite 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 Diamond and Datolite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.

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