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Glaucophane

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Glaucophane and Tremolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3-3.152.95-3.07
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.