Amazonite and Glaucophane Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
  
3-3.15
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
6.0-6.5
  
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
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.