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Glaucophane and Wardite Physical Properties


Wardite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3-3.15  
2.81  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Glaucophane and Wardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Wardite 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 Wardite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Wardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Wardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Wardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.81 whereas that of Wardite is 2.81.

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