Dumortierite and Richterite Physical Properties

Dumortierite

Richterite

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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

3.26-3.413.0-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-8.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Dumortierite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Dumortierite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.