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Feldspar and Dravite Physical Properties


Dravite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
3.03-3.18  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
two or three  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Feldspar and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar and Dravite 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 Feldspar and Dravite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Dravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Feldspar and Dravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Feldspar and Dravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is 3.03-3.18 whereas that of Dravite is 3.03-3.18.

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