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Glaucophane and Hyacinth 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
3-3.153.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.56.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Hyacinth Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth chemical formula.

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

Glaucophane and Hyacinth Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Hyacinth Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Hyacinth Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Hyacinth is 3.93-4.73.