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Hardystonite and Dumortierite quartz Physical Properties


Dumortierite quartz and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443   
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Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
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Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   
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Mohs Hardness
3-4   
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Hardystonite and Dumortierite quartz Chemical Formula

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

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Hardystonite and Dumortierite quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hardystonite and Dumortierite quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hardystonite and Dumortierite quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hardystonite is Not Available whereas that of Dumortierite quartz is Not Available.

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