Sarcopside and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Dumortierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.943.26-3.41

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Sarcopside and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Dumortierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Sarcopside and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

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