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Dumortierite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
3.14-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dumortierite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dumortierite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.