Glaucophane and Friedelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3-3.15
3.06-3.19
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
4-5
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Glaucophane and Friedelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Glaucophane and Friedelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.