Home
Gemstones


Dravite and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

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)  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Dravite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Dravite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones