Glaucophane and Stolzite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Stolzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.152

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Glaucophane and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Glaucophane and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.