Indicolite and Dravite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.03-3.18
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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{???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Indicolite and Dravite Chemical Formula
While comparing Indicolite 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 Indicolite and Dravite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Indicolite and Dravite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Indicolite and Dravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Indicolite and Dravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Indicolite is 3.03-3.18 whereas that of Dravite is 3.03-3.18.