Unakite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Unakite

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

2.85-3.203.26-3.41

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

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

Unakite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Unakite 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 Unakite and Dumortierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Unakite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

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