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Glaucophane and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Sphalerite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
3.95-4.10   

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   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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