Glaucophane and Inderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3-3.15
  
1.79
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Glaucophane and Inderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Glaucophane and Inderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.