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Glaucophane
Glaucophane

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Glaucophane and Rosasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Effervesces in cold

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3-3.154-4.2
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Splintery

Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]
Perfect on {100} and {010}

Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

Glaucophane and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Rosasite- CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

Glaucophane and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.