description Dravite Overview
Dravite is a magnesium-rich member of the tourmaline group, usually brown to dark brown or brownish-black and sometimes yellow, blue, or green. It is a trigonal borosilicate mineral whose type locality is near Dobrova and Dravograd in Slovenia, in the area of the Drava River; its name refers to that river. Dravite occurs in many geological environments and is used mainly as a mineral specimen, although transparent brown or green crystals can be fashioned as gemstones.
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What is dravite?
Dravite is a magnesium-rich member of the tourmaline mineral group. It is usually brown, dark brown, or brownish-black, though other colors occur.
Where does the name dravite come from?
The type locality is near Dobrova and Dravograd in Slovenia, in the area of the Drava River. The mineral's name refers to that geographic region.
What colors can dravite show?
Brown is the most typical color, including dark brown and brownish-black material. Yellow, blue, and green examples are also known.
What kind of mineral is dravite chemically?
Dravite is a trigonal borosilicate mineral in the tourmaline group. Its magnesium-rich composition distinguishes it from other tourmaline varieties.
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