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Glaucophane and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.153.90-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.