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Dumortierite and Spessartine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
4.12-4.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
{???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dumortierite and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dumortierite and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.