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Glaucophane and Barite 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
3-3.154.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
BaSO4

Glaucophane and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Glaucophane and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.