Amazonite and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
  
3.26-3.41
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
  
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  
Amazonite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Amazonite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.