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Glaucophane and Colemanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
2.40-2.42
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Colemanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Colemanite 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 Colemanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Colemanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Colemanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Colemanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.40-2.42 whereas that of Colemanite is 2.40-2.42.