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Dumortierite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.413.28-3.335
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.55.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Dumortierite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Dumortierite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.