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Dumortierite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41   
2.51-2.53   

Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7-8.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Dumortierite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Dumortierite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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