Amazonite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Amazonite

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.573-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Amazonite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Amazonite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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