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Glaucophane and Muscovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Elastic
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
2.78-2.88
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Micaceous, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Glaucophane and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Glaucophane and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.