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Hardystonite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Hardystonite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Hardystonite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

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