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Glaucophane and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.153.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
CaF2

Glaucophane and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Glaucophane and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.