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Dravite and Caledonite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Dravite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Dravite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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