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Glaucophane
Glaucophane

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Glaucophane and Golden Beryl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.152.6-2.8
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.57.5-8.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Be3Al2SiO6

Glaucophane and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Golden Beryl 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 Golden Beryl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6

Glaucophane and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.6-2.8 whereas that of Golden Beryl is 2.6-2.8.