Goldstone and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Goldstone

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.50-2.803-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Goldstone and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone and Glaucophane 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 Goldstone and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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

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Goldstone and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goldstone and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goldstone and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goldstone is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.