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Dumortierite and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Eudialyte and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
H₂SO₄  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41  
2.74-3.00  

Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}  
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}  

Mohs Hardness
7-8.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18  
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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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.

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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.

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