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Dravite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Dravite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Dravite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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