Glaucophane and Chiastolite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Chiastolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.5 Durability

Not Available

1.7 Specific Gravity

3-3.153.00-3.15

1 7.18

1.8 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.9 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

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1.10 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.11 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Glaucophane and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.