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Glaucophane and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3-3.15  
3.06  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sectile  

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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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.

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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.

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