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Chlorastrolite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.5   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Granular   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Chlorastrolite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Chlorastrolite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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