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Canadian Ammolite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

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
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3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Pt
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Canadian Ammolite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Canadian Ammolite 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 Canadian Ammolite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Canadian Ammolite- Pt
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Canadian Ammolite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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