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Faustite and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
2.90-3.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Faustite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Datolite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Datolite Specific Gravity

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

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