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Glaucophane and Goldstone Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
2.50-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Au

Glaucophane and Goldstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Goldstone 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 Goldstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Goldstone- Au

Glaucophane and Goldstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Goldstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Goldstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Goldstone is 2.50-2.80.