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Dravite and Gypsum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18
2.20-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dravite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Gypsum 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 Gypsum 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 Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dravite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.