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Chlorite group and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3   
3.26-3.41   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Chlorite group and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

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

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