Glaucophane and Hematite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3-3.15
5.00-5.30
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
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)
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.