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Thaumasite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.91
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Thaumasite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Thaumasite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

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