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Glaucophane and Rhodolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Glaucophane and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Glaucophane and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.