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Glaucophane and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
2.72-2.83
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.