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Dumortierite
Dumortierite

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Dumortierite and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.413.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
LiAlSi2O6

Dumortierite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Dumortierite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.