Tinaksite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Tinaksite

Dumortierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.823.26-3.41

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Tinaksite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Dumortierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Tinaksite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

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