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Quartz and Datolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.90-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing 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 Quartz and Datolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Datolite Specific Gravity

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