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Grandidierite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Grandidierite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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

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