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Glaucophane and Coral Physical Properties

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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
2.60-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.