Sogdianite and Dravite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90
  
3.03-3.18
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{0001} Perfect
  
{???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Sogdianite and Dravite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Dravite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Sogdianite and Dravite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sogdianite and Dravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sogdianite and Dravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sogdianite is 3.03-3.18 whereas that of Dravite is 3.03-3.18.