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Dravite and Andesine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18
2.65-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Dravite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Dravite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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