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Glaucophane
Glaucophane

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Glaucophane and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.153.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.58.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
BeAl 2 O 4

Glaucophane and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Glaucophane and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.