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Glaucophane and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
2.65-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Glaucophane and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Glaucophane and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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