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Pumpellyite and Dravite Physical Properties


Dravite and Pumpellyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.30   
3.03-3.18   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Pumpellyite and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pumpellyite 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 Pumpellyite and Dravite chemical formula.

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Pumpellyite and Dravite Specific Gravity

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

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