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Dumortierite and Musgravite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dumortierite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dumortierite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.