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Glaucophane and Cavansite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.152.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Glaucophane and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Glaucophane and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.