Glaucophane and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.153.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.55.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Glaucophane and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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

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Glaucophane and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.