Glaucophane and Hematite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Hematite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3-3.155.00-5.30

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.56

2 10

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Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Glaucophane and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Glaucophane and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.