Glaucophane and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.152.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Glaucophane and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

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Glaucophane and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.