Beryl and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Beryl

Glaucophane

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.903-3.15

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Conchoidal

Cleavage

Imperfect on {0001}

Good on [110] and on [001]

Mohs Hardness

7.5-86.0-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Beryl and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl 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 Beryl and Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Beryl- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Beryl and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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