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Clinohedrite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Clinohedrite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Clinohedrite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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