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Dravite and Boracite Physical Properties


Boracite and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18   
2.95-2.96   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, 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)   
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Dravite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

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Dravite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.

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