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Dumortierite quartz
Dumortierite quartz

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Dumortierite quartz and Corundum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
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None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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9
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dumortierite quartz and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite quartz and Corundum 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 quartz and Corundum chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dumortierite quartz and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite quartz and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite quartz and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite quartz is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.