Dravite and Microlite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18
5.5
Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Dravite and Microlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dravite and Microlite 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 Microlite 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 Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Dravite and Microlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.