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

硼钙石是一种含水硼硅酸盐矿物,通常呈无色、白色、淡绿色或淡黄色,晶体形态多样且极为精美。其光泽从玻璃质到油脂质不等,透明度较好。产自美国密歇根州上半岛的硼钙石因含细小铜矿物包裹体,常呈现出独特的粉红色至红色,被称为'粉红硼钙石',是收藏市场的珍品。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Datolite?
硼钙石是一种含水硼硅酸盐矿物,通常呈无色、白色、淡绿色或淡黄色,晶体形态多样且极为精美。其光泽从玻璃质到油脂质不等,透明度较好。产自美国密歇根州上半岛的硼钙石因含细小铜矿物包裹体,常呈现出独特的粉红色至红色,被称为'粉红硼钙石',是收藏市场的珍品。
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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