Arfvedsonite and Dravite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5
3.03-3.18
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
{???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Arfvedsonite and Dravite Chemical Formula
While comparing Arfvedsonite and Dravite 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 Arfvedsonite and Dravite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Arfvedsonite and Dravite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Dravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Dravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 3.03-3.18 whereas that of Dravite is 3.03-3.18.