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Glaucophane and Prase Physical Properties

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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
2.64-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

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

Glaucophane and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.