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Stolzite 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
23.03-3.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-37-7.5
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)

Stolzite and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite 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)

Stolzite and Dravite Specific Gravity

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