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Glaucophane and Vishnevite 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
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1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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Glaucophane and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
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Glaucophane and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.

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