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Dumortierite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Dumortierite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Dumortierite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.