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Glaucophane and Microlite 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
5.5
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.