Sulfur and Datolite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Datolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.90-3.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Datolite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Datolite Specific Gravity

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