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Glaucophane and Sogdianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
2.77-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
{0001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Sogdianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Sogdianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Sogdianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Sogdianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.77-2.90 whereas that of Sogdianite is 2.77-2.90.