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Alabaster and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30   
3.26-3.41   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
2   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Alabaster and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

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

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