Dravite and Microcline Physical Properties

Dravite

Microcline

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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

3.03-3.182.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-6.5

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)

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Dravite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Microcline 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 Microcline 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 Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Dravite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.