Agate and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Agate

Dumortierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

3.26-3.41

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

7-8.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Agate and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Dumortierite 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 Agate and Dumortierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Agate and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.