Glaucophane and Charoite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Charoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.152.54-2.78

1 7.18

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

6.0-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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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.