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Dravite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18   
6.8-7.1   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
C20H36   

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Dravite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Dravite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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