Glaucophane and Hyalite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Hyalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.15Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Glaucophane and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Glaucophane and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.