Glaucophane and Richterite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Richterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.153.0-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Glaucophane and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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

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Glaucophane and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.