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Dravite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18   
2.75-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Granular   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
no true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
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Dravite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

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Dravite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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