Dumortierite and Vlasovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
  
2.97
  
Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
  
Distinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  
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Dumortierite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dumortierite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
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Dumortierite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.