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Dravite and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-6  

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

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Dravite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Dravite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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