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Dumortierite and Magnesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.412.92-3.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.53.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dumortierite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dumortierite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.