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2 dumortierite tumbled stones / medium

2 dumortierite tumbled stones / medium

£4.80Price

It looks like you might be referring to **dumortierite**, a mineral that is sometimes misspelled as "dumortorite." Here’s an overview of this fascinating mineral:

### **Dumortierite: Overview**

- **Chemical Formula**: \( Al_7BO_3(SiO_4)_3O_3 \)

- **Crystal System**: Orthorhombic

- **Color**: Typically blue (ranging from light to deep shades), but can also be violet, pink, brown, or green.

- **Hardness**: 7–8.5 on the Mohs scale (quite hard).

- **Luster**: Vitreous to dull.

- **Transparency**: Opaque to translucent.

### **Properties & Characteristics**

- Dumortierite is an aluminum borosilicate mineral, often found in **metamorphic rocks** (such as schists and gneisses) and **pegmatites**.

- It is sometimes confused with **sodalite** or **lapis lazuli** due to its blue color, but it lacks the gold pyrite flecks seen in lapis.

- When cut and polished, it can be used as a **semi-precious gemstone** in jewelry.

### **Occurrence & Sources**

Dumortierite is found in several locations worldwide, including:

- **France** (where it was first discovered in the 19th century, named after French paleontologist **Eugène Dumortier**)

- **USA** (Nevada, California, New York)

- **Brazil**

- **Madagascar**

- **Canada**

- **Sri Lanka**

- **Namibia**

### **Uses**

1. **Gemstone & Jewelry** – Often cut into cabochons or beads.

2. **Decorative Stone** – Used in carvings and ornamental objects.

3. **Metaphysical Beliefs** – Some believe it enhances patience, organization, and mental clarity (though these claims are not scientifically proven).

### **Interesting Facts**

- Dumortierite quartz is a variety of quartz that contains blue dumortierite inclusions, giving it a striking blue appearance.

- It is not as well-known as other blue minerals like sapphire or lapis, making it a unique choice for collectors.

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  • Colour

    Dark / blue

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