Glaucophane and Dolomite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Dolomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.152.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Glaucophane and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.