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Dravite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Charlesite and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
1.79  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Perfect on {10bar10}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)  

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Dravite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

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Dravite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.

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