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Glaucophane and Californite Physical Properties


Californite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
3.32-3.47   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
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Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
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Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Glaucophane and Californite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Californite 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 Californite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Californite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.

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