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Dumortierite
Dumortierite

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Almandine Garnet



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Dumortierite and Almandine Garnet 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
3.26-3.414.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
None.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.57.5-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Fe3Al2Si3O12

Dumortierite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Almandine Garnet 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 Dumortierite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12

Dumortierite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.