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Dravite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Dravite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Dravite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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