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Dravite

Dravite from May Downs Station, Mt Isa QLD

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    Dravite is a relatively common form of Tourmaline commonly referred to as “Brown Tourmaline”.

    Dravite can be found in localities around the world including areas such as Dobrova, Dravograd, Slovenia where some spectacular museum-grade pieces have been found.

    I acquired this specimen from Greg at Blue Gems at the August 2016 Sydney Crystal Show.

    Specimen Details

    Chemical Formula: NaMg3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)3F

    Collection ID #: JG0001

    Colour: Brownish-black, brown, dark orange-brown.

    Hardness: 7 – 7.5

    Acquisition Date: 6th August 2016

    Crystal System: Trigonal

    Lustre: Vitreous, resinous, dull

    Dimensions: 43mm x 33mm x 35mm

    Weight: 96g

    Locale: May Downs Station, Mt Isa QLD, Australia.

    Rarity of Mineral

    Rare

    Did you know!?
    It can at times be hard to make an exact distinction between the minerals dravite and uvite.