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Glaucophane and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
4
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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Glaucophane and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.