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Glaucophane and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

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

Glaucophane and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.