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Glaucophane

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Glaucophane and Nacre Physical Properties

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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
3-3.15Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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Glaucophane and Nacre Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Nacre 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 Nacre chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Nacre Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Nacre Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is Not Available whereas that of Nacre is Not Available.