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Glass and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00   
3-3.15   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Glass and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Glass and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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