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Glaucophane and Eosphorite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.153.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.