Glass and Natrolite Physical Properties

Glass

Natrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39-4.002.20-2.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glass and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Glass and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glass and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glass and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glass is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.