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Clinohedrite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Clinohedrite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Clinohedrite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

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