Glaucophane and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.15
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
  
7-7.5
  
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.