Dravite and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Dravite

Astrophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.03-3.18

3.2-3.4

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Dravite and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Dravite and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.