Dravite and Melanite Physical Properties

Dravite

Melanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.03-3.183.70-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dravite and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Melanite 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 Melanite 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 Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Dravite and Melanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.