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Vanadinite and Datolite Physical Properties

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
6.8-7.1
2.90-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Datolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Vanadinite and Datolite Specific Gravity

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