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Dumortierite and Thaumasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
1.91
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dumortierite and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dumortierite and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.