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Sarcopside and Dravite Physical Properties


Dravite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94   
3.03-3.18   

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery   
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Sarcopside and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Dravite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Dravite Specific Gravity

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

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