Glaucophane and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.153.84

1 7.18

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

6.0-6.57-7.5

2 10

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

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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.