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Tektite and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Tektite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51   
2.90-3.00   

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

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5   

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

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Tektite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Datolite chemical formula.

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Tektite and Datolite Specific Gravity

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

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