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Glaucophane and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3-3.15  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Glaucophane and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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