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Demantoid 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
3.77-3.95
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
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Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
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Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Demantoid and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Demantoid and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

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