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Glaucophane and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Vlasovite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
2.97   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
Distinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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