Diamond and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Diamond

Dumortierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.26-3.41

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

107-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Diamond and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Dumortierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Diamond and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

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