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Glaucophane and Helenite 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
3-3.15
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1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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Glaucophane and Helenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Helenite 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 Helenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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Glaucophane and Helenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Helenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Helenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is Not Available whereas that of Helenite is Not Available.