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Nickeline and Dravite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available3.03-3.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Nickeline and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline 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)

Nickeline and Dravite Specific Gravity

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