Garnet and Glaucophane Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
3-3.15
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
Good on [110] and on [001]
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6.0-6.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Garnet and Glaucophane Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Glaucophane chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Garnet and Glaucophane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.