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Glaucophane and Johachidolite Physical Properties


Johachidolite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
3.45   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Glaucophane and Johachidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Johachidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Johachidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Johachidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.45 whereas that of Johachidolite is 3.45.

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