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Tinaksite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.82   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Not Available   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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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.

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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.

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