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Jet lignite and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Jet lignite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.30-1.34   
2.90-3.00   

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

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Jet lignite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet lignite 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 Jet lignite and Datolite chemical formula.

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Jet lignite and Datolite Specific Gravity

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

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