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Glaucophane and Parisite Physical Properties

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
3-3.154.33-4.42
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
6.0-6.54.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.