Glaucophane and Euclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3-3.15
3.08-3.12
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
7.5
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Glaucophane and Euclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane and Euclase 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 Euclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Glaucophane and Euclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Euclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Euclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.08-3.12 whereas that of Euclase is 3.08-3.12.