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Tsavorite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
3.26-3.41  

Fracture
-  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7-8.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
AlAl6O3BSi3O18  

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Tsavorite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

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

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