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Dumortierite and Anatase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
3.82-3.97
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Perfect on [001] and [011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Dumortierite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Dumortierite and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.

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