Glaucophane and Wavellite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

Wavellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3-3.152.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Glaucophane and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Glaucophane and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.