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Sillimanite and Dravite Physical Properties


Dravite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26  
3.03-3.18  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} perfect  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Sillimanite and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Dravite chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Dravite Specific Gravity

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

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