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Glaucophane and Grossular 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
3-3.153.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Glaucophane and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Glaucophane and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.