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Corundum and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Corundum and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Corundum and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

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