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Dumortierite and Sunstone 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
2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Dumortierite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Dumortierite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.