Blue quartz and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Blue quartz

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Blue quartz and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 quartz and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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

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Blue quartz and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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