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Glaucophane and Ammolite 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
3-3.15
2.75-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Granular
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
no true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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Glaucophane and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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Glaucophane and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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