Glaucophane and Anglesite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Anglesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.156.30-6.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

[001] good, [210] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Glaucophane and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.