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Glaucophane and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
SiO2

Glaucophane and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

Glaucophane and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.