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Dallasite and Staurolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
3.7-3.8
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dallasite and Staurolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite and Staurolite 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 Dallasite and Staurolite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dallasite and Staurolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dallasite and Staurolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dallasite and Staurolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dallasite is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Staurolite is 3.7-3.8.