Edenite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Edenite

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.373-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good on (110)

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Edenite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Edenite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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