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Dravite and Gaspite Physical Properties


Gaspite and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
3.21  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
MnAsO4  

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Dravite and Gaspite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Gaspite 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 Gaspite chemical formula.

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Dravite and Gaspite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Gaspite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Gaspite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 3.21 whereas that of Gaspite is 3.21.

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