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Glaucophane and Star Ruby 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
3-3.153.95-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glaucophane and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

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