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Glaucophane and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
3.76-3.77   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Glaucophane and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.

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