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Dravite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Dravite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Dravite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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