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Amber and Glaucophane Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Amber and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Amber and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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