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Abalone and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Abalone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3-3.15  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good on [110] and on [001]  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
6.0-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  

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Abalone and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Abalone and Glaucophane 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 Abalone and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Abalone and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Abalone and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Abalone and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Abalone is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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