Glaucophane and Rhodizite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3-3.15
3.34-3.44
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
8-8.5
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Glaucophane and Rhodizite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Glaucophane and Rhodizite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.