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Blue Beryl Maxixe and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Blue Beryl Maxixe Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90   
3-3.15   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Blue Beryl Maxixe and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Blue Beryl Maxixe and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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