Calcite and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
3.26-3.41
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Calcite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Calcite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.