Datolite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.0 – 5.5
Specific Gravity 2.9 – 3.0
Refractive Index 1.621 – 1.675
Crystal System Monoclinic
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage None
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.044
Dispersion 0.016
Pleochroism Nil

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Datolite
Mohs hardness of Datolite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Datolite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

β a b c Monoclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = γ = 90°, β ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Datolite

ダトーライトは、カルシウムホウ素珪酸塩鉱物(CaBSiO₄OH)で、無色から白色、淡黄色、淡緑色を示します。磁器状の外観と塊状集合体が特徴的で、彩色が美しい標本はコレクターに人気があります。五大湖地域のミシガン州産の白色・淡緑色標本が有名です。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Datolite?
ダトーライトは、カルシウムホウ素珪酸塩鉱物(CaBSiO₄OH)で、無色から白色、淡黄色、淡緑色を示します。磁器状の外観と塊状集合体が特徴的で、彩色が美しい標本はコレクターに人気があります。五大湖地域のミシガン州産の白色・淡緑色標本が有名です。
What is the hardness of Datolite?
Datolite has a Mohs hardness of 5.0 to 5.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Datolite?
Datolite is primarily Various.
How much does Datolite cost?
Datolite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Datolite?
Datolite belongs to the Monoclinic crystal system.

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