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Gaspeite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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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.

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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.

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