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Glaucophane and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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Glaucophane and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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Glaucophane and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.

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