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Glaucophane and Thomsonite 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
2.25-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.