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Glaucophane and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Glaucophane and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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