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Glaucophane and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
3.46-3.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Glaucophane and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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