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Glaucophane and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3-3.15  
2.56-2.75  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]  
two or three  

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  
KAlSi3O8  

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Glaucophane and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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