Gaspeite and Datolite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Datolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.712.90-3.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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

Gaspeite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Datolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Gaspeite and Datolite Specific Gravity

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