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Adamite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Adamite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite 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 Adamite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Adamite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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