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Glaucophane and Apophyllite 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
2.30-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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