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Dravite and Almandine Physical Properties


Almandine and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
3.95-4.30  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
none  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Dravite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Almandine 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 Dravite and Almandine chemical formula.

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Dravite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.

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