Gaspeite and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
HCl soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.71
  
3.26-3.41
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
  
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
7-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  
Gaspeite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Gaspeite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.