Glaucophane and Piemontite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Piemontite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.15Not Available

1 7.18

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

6.0-6.56-6.5

2 10

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.