Spinel and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
  
3.26-3.41
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
7-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
  
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  
Spinel and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Spinel and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.