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Glaucophane and Diamond Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3-3.153.50-3.53
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]
111 (perfect in four directions)

Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.510
2 10
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Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
C

Glaucophane and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C

Glaucophane and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.