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Glaucophane and Beryllonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
2.79-2.87
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.