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Glaucophane and Milk Opal 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
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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Glaucophane and Milk Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Milk Opal 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 Milk Opal chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Milk Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Milk Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Milk Opal is 1.98-2.50.