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Dravite and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Eudialyte and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
H₂SO₄  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
2.74-3.00  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Dravite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

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Dravite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.

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