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Glaucophane and Marble Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3-3.15-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]
None

Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
CaCO3

Glaucophane and Marble Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Marble 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 Marble chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Marble- CaCO3

Glaucophane and Marble Specific Gravity

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