Glaucophane and Aquamarine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3-3.15
  
2.66-2.80
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Glaucophane and Aquamarine Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
Glaucophane and Aquamarine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.