Glaucophane and Dumortierite quartz Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Dumortierite quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.15Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Glaucophane and Dumortierite quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Dumortierite quartz 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 quartz chemical formula.

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

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Glaucophane and Dumortierite quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Dumortierite quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Dumortierite quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is Not Available whereas that of Dumortierite quartz is Not Available.