Glaucophane and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Pyrophyllite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.152.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Blue Gemstones

Glaucophane Vs Rosasite

Glaucophane Vs Riebeckite

Glaucophane Vs Scorodite

Glaucophane and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.