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Glaucophane and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Glaucophane and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Glaucophane and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.