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Stolzite 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
22.90-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-35-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Stolzite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Datolite chemical formula.

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

Stolzite and Datolite Specific Gravity

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