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Glaucophane and Tektite 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
3-3.15
2.34-2.51
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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Glaucophane and Tektite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Tektite 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 Tektite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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Glaucophane and Tektite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Tektite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Tektite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.34-2.51 whereas that of Tektite is 2.34-2.51.