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Glaucophane and Flint Physical Properties


Flint and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3-3.15  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  
SiO2  

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Glaucophane and Flint Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Flint 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 Flint chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Flint Specific Gravity

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

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