Garnet Mali and Glaucophane Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3-3.15
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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Good on [110] and on [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
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6.0-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  
Garnet Mali and Glaucophane Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet Mali 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 Mali and Glaucophane chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Garnet Mali and Glaucophane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet Mali and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet Mali and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet Mali is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.