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Jadeite and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38   
2.90-3.00   

Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Good on [110]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Jadeite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Datolite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Datolite Specific Gravity

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

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