Diaspore and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
3.26-3.41
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-8.5
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Diaspore and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Diaspore and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.