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Dravite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
3.06  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Sectile  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Dravite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Dravite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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