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Dumortierite and Kunzite 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
3.26-3.413.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
LiAlSi2O6

Dumortierite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Dumortierite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.