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Gaspeite and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
2.90-3.00   

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

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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