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Glaucophane and Chambersite 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
3-3.153.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.