Home
Gemstones


Chlorastrolite and Glass Physical Properties


Glass and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.5   
2.39-4.00   

Fracture
Granular   
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Chlorastrolite and Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite and Glass 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 Chlorastrolite and Glass chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Chlorastrolite and Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorastrolite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorastrolite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorastrolite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones