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Glaucophane and Catapleiite 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
2.72
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.