Glaucophane and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.15
  
3.69-3.81
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
  
8.5
  
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.