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Glaucophane and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
SiO2   

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Glaucophane and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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