Vlasovite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Dumortierite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.973.26-3.41

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

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

Vlasovite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Dumortierite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈

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Vlasovite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

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