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Glaucophane and Danburite Physical Properties


Danburite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3-3.15  
2.97-3.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]  
{001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Glaucophane and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.

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