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Weloganite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22   
3.26-3.41   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Weloganite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Weloganite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

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

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