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Glaucophane and Pleonaste 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
3-3.15
3.80
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Glaucophane and Pleonaste Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Glaucophane and Pleonaste Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Pleonaste Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Pleonaste Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.80 whereas that of Pleonaste is 3.80.