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Glaucophane and Analcime 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
2.24-2.29
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.