Glaucophane and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Smithsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.154.00-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

Perfect on [1011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Glaucophane and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.