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Glaucophane and Serandite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3-3.15
Conchoidal
Good on [110] and on [001]
6.0-6.5
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
 
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3.52
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{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
5-5.5
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Serandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Serandite 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 Serandite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Serandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Serandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane Vs Serandite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is whereas that of Serandite is .