Gaspeite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.71

3-3.15

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-5

6.0-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Gaspeite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Gaspeite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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