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Glaucophane and Girasol Physical Properties


Girasol and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Glaucophane and Girasol Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Girasol 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 Girasol chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Girasol Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Girasol Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Girasol Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Girasol is 1.98-2.50.

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