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Chalcedony and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.26-3.41   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Chalcedony and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

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

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