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Dumortierite and Clinohumite 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
3.26-3.41
3.13-3.75
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dumortierite and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dumortierite and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Clinohumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Clinohumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 3.13-3.75 whereas that of Clinohumite is 3.13-3.75.