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Dravite and Demantoid Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.03-3.183.77-3.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dravite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid 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 Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dravite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.