Dumortierite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties

Dumortierite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈
• Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dumortierite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.