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Dravite and Siderite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18
3.83-3.89
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect on {01 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dravite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Siderite 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 Siderite 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 Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dravite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.