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Tsavorite and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.90-3.00  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Tsavorite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Datolite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Datolite Specific Gravity

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

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