Beudantite and Glaucophane Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48
  
3-3.15
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}
  
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
  
6.0-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  
Beudantite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula
While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Glaucophane chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Beudantite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beudantite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beudantite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beudantite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.