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Polyhalite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.78   
3.26-3.41   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Polyhalite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite and Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Polyhalite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

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

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