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Dumortierite and Sogdianite 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
2.77-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
{0001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dumortierite and Sogdianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dumortierite and Sogdianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Sogdianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Sogdianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 2.77-2.90 whereas that of Sogdianite is 2.77-2.90.