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Musgravite and Dumortierite 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
3.62-3.683.26-3.41
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.57-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Musgravite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Musgravite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Musgravite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Musgravite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Musgravite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.