Glaucophane and Edenite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Edenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.153.05-3.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

Good on (110)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Glaucophane and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

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Glaucophane and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.