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Glaucophane and Brazilianite 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
2.98-2.99
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
(010) Distinct to good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.