Glaucophane and Iddingsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3-3.15
  
2.5-2.8
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
{???} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
  
3
  
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
  
Glaucophane and Iddingsite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane and Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
Glaucophane and Iddingsite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Iddingsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Iddingsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.5-2.8 whereas that of Iddingsite is 2.5-2.8.