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Glaucophane and Hauyne Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Gelatinises in acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
2.4-2.5
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Glaucophane and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Glaucophane and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.

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