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Glaucophane and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
[C,H,O]

Glaucophane and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Glaucophane and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.