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Glaucophane and Soapstone Physical Properties


Soapstone and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3-3.15  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  
Mg3(Si4O10)(OH)2  

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Glaucophane and Soapstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Soapstone 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 Soapstone chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Soapstone Specific Gravity

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

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