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Dumortierite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Al 2 O 3

Dumortierite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Dumortierite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.