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Glaucophane
Glaucophane

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Glaucophane and Crystal Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.151.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.55.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Crystal Opal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.