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Glaucophane and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Glaucophane and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Glaucophane and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.