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Dumortierite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-8.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Dumortierite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Dumortierite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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