Glaucophane and Anglesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3-3.15
6.30-6.39
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
[001] good, [210] distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
3-3.5
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
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.