Girasol and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Girasol

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.503-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Girasol and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Girasol 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 Girasol and Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Girasol- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Girasol and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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