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Dravite and Rosasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.03-3.184-4.2
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.54
Amber
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)
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Dravite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite 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)
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Dravite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.