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Albite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Albite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Albite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

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

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