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Vlasovite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97
3.26-3.41
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
6
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
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.

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  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

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.