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Dumortierite and Papagoite 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
3.26-3.41
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dumortierite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dumortierite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

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