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Odontolite and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Odontolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00  
2.90-3.00  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5  
5-5.5  

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

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Odontolite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Odontolite 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 Odontolite and Datolite chemical formula.

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Odontolite and Datolite Specific Gravity

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

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