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Glaucophane and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Al 2 O 3

Glaucophane and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Glaucophane and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.