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Dumortierite and Legrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
3.98-4.04
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dumortierite and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dumortierite and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.