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Glaucophane and Piemontite 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
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
[001] good, [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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Glaucophane and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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

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