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Dumortierite and Eudialyte Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
H 2 SO 4
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
2.74-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dumortierite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dumortierite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.