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Glaucophane and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3-3.15  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Glaucophane and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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