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Glaucophane and Spessartine Physical Properties


Spessartine and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
4.12-4.18   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
{???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Glaucophane and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.

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