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Grandidierite and Dravite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.85-3.00
Uneven
Perfect
7.5
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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3.03-3.18
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
{???} Indistinct
7-7.5
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Grandidierite and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Dravite chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Dravite Specific Gravity

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