Dravite and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18
  
1.993
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
2.5
  
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 Sylvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dravite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite 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 Sylvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.