Glaucophane and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.153.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Glaucophane and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.