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Glaucophane and Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.153.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Glaucophane and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Glaucophane and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.