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Dumortierite and Anglesite 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
3.26-3.41
6.30-6.39
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Dumortierite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Dumortierite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.

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