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Milky quartz and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Milky quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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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
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5-5.5   

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

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Milky quartz and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milky quartz 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 Milky quartz and Datolite chemical formula.

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Milky quartz and Datolite Specific Gravity

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

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