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Glaucophane and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3-3.15  
2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  
PbWO4  

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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.

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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.

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