Glaucophane and Sarcopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3-3.15
  
3.79-3.94
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Lamellar, Splintery
  
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
  
4
  
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  
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Glaucophane and Sarcopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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Glaucophane and Sarcopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.