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Dravite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
3.12  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Dravite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Dravite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dravite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dravite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dravite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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