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Glaucophane and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Glaucophane and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Glaucophane and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.