Garnet and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3.26-3.41
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Indistinct
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
7-8.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Garnet and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Dumortierite 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 Garnet and Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Garnet and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.