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Dumortierite and Atacamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
3.745-3.776
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Dumortierite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Dumortierite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.