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Chalcedony and Glaucophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.703-3.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.0-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Chalcedony and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Chalcedony and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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