Glaucophane and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Vanadinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.156.8-7.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

C20H36

Glaucophane and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

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Glaucophane and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.