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Glaucophane
Glaucophane

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Glaucophane and Malachite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3-3.15
Conchoidal
Good on [110] and on [001]
6.0-6.5
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
 
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3.25-4.10
Conchoidal, Uneven
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
3.5-4
Cu2CO3(OH)2

Glaucophane and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Malachite Specific Gravity

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