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Stolzite and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2   
2.90-3.00   

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

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
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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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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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.

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