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Glaucophane and Powellite 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
3-3.154.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
{111} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.