Taaffeite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Taaffeite

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

3.60-3.613.26-3.41

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect/fair/absent

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.57-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Taaffeite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite and Dumortierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Taaffeite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

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