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Dumortierite and Chromite 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
4.5-4.8
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
None, parting may develop along {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Fe++Cr2O4

Dumortierite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Dumortierite and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.