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Glaucophane and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
2.55-2.57   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
KAlSi3O8   

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Glaucophane and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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