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Glaucophane and Hyalite Physical Properties


Hyalite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
5.5-6.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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