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Glaucophane and Simpsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.