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Glaucophane and Hackmanite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3-3.15
Conchoidal
Good on [110] and on [001]
6.0-6.5
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
 
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2.27-2.33
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Perfect
5.5-6
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane Vs Hackmanite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is whereas that of Hackmanite is .