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Lepidocrocite and Dravite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
43.03-3.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 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)

Lepidocrocite and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Dravite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lepidocrocite and Dravite Specific Gravity

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