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Goldstone and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Goldstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80   
3-3.15   

Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Au   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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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.

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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.

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