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Glaucophane and Creedite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.152.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.54.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Creedite Specific Gravity

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