| Title | द्रविते - Dravite (Dravite)द्रविते Dravite |
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| Description | A magnesium-rich tourmaline mineral, often found in metamorphic rocks. While not a primary construction material, it can be present as a minor constituent in some stones. Hardness: 7-7.5 on Mohs scale, density: 3.0-3.1 g/cm³. |
| Tags | द्रविते Dravite Tourmaline Mineral Magnesium |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-624793105-20-11-25-DT |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/dravite |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/dravite |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Mineral Silicate Mineral |
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| Regions | Occurs globally, including in metamorphic regions of India |
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| Sources | Metamorphic rock deposits |
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| Properties | Hardness: 7-7.5 Mohs Density: 3.0-3.1 g/cm³ Refractive index: 1.610-1.640 Birefringence: 0.020-0.039 |
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| Uses | Rarely used directly in construction; may be present as a minor constituent in other stones Gemstone Mineral specimen |
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| Materials | Granite Gneiss Schist |
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| Categories | Geological samples Mineralogical studies |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Mindat.org | Mineral Database | Dravite mineral information |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Murudeshwar Temple Murudeshwar | Primary | 100% |