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Glaucophane and Carnelian 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
3-3.152.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
SiO2

Glaucophane and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Glaucophane and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.