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Glaucophane
Glaucophane

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Glaucophane and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.153.0-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
MnCO3

Glaucophane and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Glaucophane and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.