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Dumortierite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dumortierite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dumortierite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.