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Glaucophane and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Glaucophane and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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