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Glaucophane and Natrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.152.20-2.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Perfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.