Glaucophane and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Sphalerite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.153.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Glaucophane and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.