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Feldspar and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
2.90-3.00  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
two or three  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Feldspar and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Datolite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Datolite Specific Gravity

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

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