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Glaucophane and Hurlbutite 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
2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.