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Dumortierite quartz and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dumortierite quartz and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite quartz and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dumortierite quartz and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite quartz and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite quartz and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite quartz is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.