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Glaucophane and Hambergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.