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Glaucophane and Charoite 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
2.54-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.