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Glaucophane and Gypsum Physical Properties


Gypsum and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
2.20-2.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Glaucophane and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.

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