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Chlorite group and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Lamellar   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect 001   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Chlorite group and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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