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Padparadscha and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
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Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
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Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
9   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Padparadscha and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha and Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Padparadscha and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

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

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