Datolite
Datolite is a mineral with the chemical formula CaBSiO4(OH). It has a Mohs hardness of 5-5.5 and vitreous to pearly luster.
Datolite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | CaBSiO4(OH) |
| Mohs hardness | 5-5.5 |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Typical colors | Colorless, white, yellow, green, blue, and pink |
| Formation | Typically forms in volcanic rocks or as a late-stage mineral in pegmatites |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 5–5.5 — medium
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