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Chlorite group and Dravite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3
3.03-3.18
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect 001
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chlorite group and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Dravite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chlorite group and Dravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorite group and Dravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorite group and Dravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorite group is 3.03-3.18 whereas that of Dravite is 3.03-3.18.