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Glaucophane and Emerald Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Be3Al2SiO6

Glaucophane and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Glaucophane and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.