Glaucophane and Goldstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.15
  
2.50-2.80
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
  
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
  
6
  
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.