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Glaucophane and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
2.42-2.58   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

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Glaucophane and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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