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Glaucophane and Musgravite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.