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Glaucophane and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
3.71   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   

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Glaucophane and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.

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