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Glaucophane and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3-3.15
Conchoidal
Good on [110] and on [001]
6.0-6.5
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
 
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3.69-3.81
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1,1 ; 3,2.
8.5
BeAl 2 O 4

Glaucophane and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Alexandrite 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 Glaucophane and Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane Vs Alexandrite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is whereas that of Alexandrite is .